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MIAX PEARL, LLC, a self-regulatory organization, has proposed a rule change to expand the number of Limited Service MEO Ports available to its members, doubling the potential from eight to ten for each "Matching Engine." This expansion plan is in response to increased customer demand and the need for more network capacity, which is partly driven by rising market volatility. The fees for these additional ports will remain the same, with the ninth and tenth ports costing $400 per month each, which is the current charge for the seventh and eighth ports. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing the proposal and invites public comments on it by January 26, 2021.

The document is a proposed rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, which seeks to amend the regulations for low-value shipments valued at $800 or less. CBP aims to create a new process for these shipments to better target high-risk consignments, including those possibly containing illicit substances like fentanyl. This new "enhanced entry process" involves electronic data submission for a more efficient screening and clearance, while also offering a modified version of the current "release from manifest" process, now called the "basic entry process." Comments on the proposed changes are invited from the public until March 17, 2025.

In a recent proclamation, President Biden established the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California. This area includes significant geological and cultural landmarks, such as the Medicine Lake Volcano, and is an important site for Indigenous communities. The proclamation aims to protect the region's natural, historical, and cultural resources, covering about 224,676 acres. The management of the area will involve consultation with Tribal Nations to ensure the protection of its sacred sites and resources while allowing for recreational activities.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced an interim rule to help quantify, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions linked with the production of biofuel feedstock crops grown using climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. This rule is part of an effort to provide standardized guidelines for farmers and other entities within the biofuel supply chain, aiming to boost participation in environmental service markets. By offering a more uniform approach, the USDA hopes to increase transparency and efficiency in tracking reduced-carbon intensity crops, potentially enhancing environmental benefits and market opportunities. Comments from the public will be considered by the USDA as they seek to finalize the rule, which remains open for feedback until March 18, 2025.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued technical amendments to aviation security regulations, specifically regarding the recordkeeping requirements for criminal history record checks (CHRCs) for airport and aircraft operators. These amendments clarify that operators are required to retain only current CHRC records and certifications, rather than all historical records, and can keep these records in either paper or electronic format. This move aims to reduce the burden of storing unnecessary records without adding any new substantive requirements. The amendments are effective immediately and do not require a notice of proposed rulemaking or a delayed effective date, as they do not significantly change the rights or obligations of any parties involved.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the carbon black production industry. The proposal aims to improve air quality by addressing hazardous emissions from production units, setting new requirements for startup, shutdown, and malfunction processes, and mandating electronic reporting of specific data. Additionally, the EPA evaluated the risks of emissions and decided that while the risks are currently acceptable, these updates will help ensure better protection of public health and the environment. The changes will also include electronic reporting to make data collection more efficient and transparent.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final rule concerning the review of transactions involving information and communications technology and services (ICTS) linked to foreign adversaries. This rule establishes procedures to evaluate such transactions for risks to national security, potentially prohibiting them or requiring mitigation measures if they pose undue threats. The rule includes new definitions and procedural updates to clarify transaction reviews, address public comments, and streamline processes. The measures aim to safeguard the ICTS supply chain from foreign threats, enhance transparency, and provide guidelines for penalties if regulations are violated.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing changes to how airline passenger data is collected and processed in the Origin-Destination Survey. These changes aim to modernize data collection by aligning it with current airline business practices, increasing the sample size to enhance the accuracy of data on smaller markets, and reducing the time delay before data is released. The proposal also intends to reduce administrative burdens for airlines by moving data reporting to the airline that issues the ticket and improving data accuracy with additional details like dwell times and total tax amounts. The department is seeking public comment on these proposed changes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Florida's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP), addressing pollution that affects visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. These updates, submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in 2021 and 2024, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA's Regional Haze Rule requirements for the second planning period. The plan focuses on reducing pollutants like sulfur dioxide from major sources in Florida and includes cooperative efforts with neighboring states to address cross-border pollution effects. If approved, the updates will become enforceable under federal law.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement involving E. & J. Gallo Winery and Constellation Brands to address potential antitrust issues from Gallo's acquisition of some Constellation assets. The agreement includes several actions to maintain competition, such as Constellation divesting some of its brands and maintaining certain others. These actions are intended to prevent reduced competition in markets for sparkling wine, brandy, port, sherry, and high color concentrates. The public can comment on this agreement until February 4, 2021.